Riobamba, city in central Ecuador, capital of Chimborazo Province, in the Chambo River Valley in the Andes Mountains, near the volcano of Chimborazo. An important road junction on the main railroad from Quito to Guayaquil, Riobamba is the trade center of a cattle-ranching area. Manufactured products include textiles, handicrafts, leather goods, beer, and dairy products. A colorful Native American marketplace is in the city. Also located in the city is a university-level polytechnic school (1969). Founded about 1534, Riobamba was destroyed by earthquake in 1797 and rebuilt 14 km (9 mi) from the original site. Population (1996 estimate) 114,322.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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